Linksys Cable Router

Linksys Etherfast/DSL Cable Router Overview

Linksys was producing lot of routers but the main frame is dividing into 2 general purposes. The first is Linksys Wireless Router and second is Linksys Cable Router. The biggest different is come in the router antenna for wireless connection. Linksys Wireless Router is more suitable for people that like a simple way to connect by using frequency signal. This technology commonly called Wi-Fi or Wireless Connection where there’s no need cable for connecting the LAN.

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But some of users usually still like the Cable connection. It is because, by using Cable connection the Computer client is having more throughputs to the Router. The benefit is it can brings more bandwidth for data transferring process.

Linksys Cable Router or also called as Linksys Cable Etherfast/DSL Router and also known as Linksys BEFSR41 is a router that using a cable connection for WAN and LAN connection. So there’s no Wireless on that router. This Linksys Router is suitable for Cable or DSL connection for the WAN and for LAN Computer client that doesn’t have or support Wireless device. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch and all the computers in your household can share a wired connection to the Internet, at the same time.

Linksys Cable Router BEFSR41 Awards

Linksys Cable Router BEFSR41 Wins Toms Hardware Readers Choice and
one of PC Magazine’s Best of 2000 (January 2, 2001).

Linksys Etherfast/DSL Cable Router Features

The Router Cable is built-in 4-port switch lets you attach four local devices directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows. Once your computers are connected to the Internet through the Router, they can communicate with each other, sharing resources and files.

Easy Installation

The step-by-step Setup Wizard shows you how to configure your router. Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) lets specialized Internet applications configure the Router so you don’t have to.

Secure Operation

Built-in NAT technology helps keep intruders out of your computers. The setup is exactly the same with Linksys Wireless Router Setup beside the Wireless Configuration of course.

Linksys Etherfast/DSL Cable Router Specification

Tech Specs

Model: BEFSR41
Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)
Ports: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Broadband Modem
Four: 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports
LED: Indicators Power, Ethernet, Internet
OS Support: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Network Protocols: TCP/IP

Key Features

Supports Universal Plug-and-Play for Easy Configuration
QoS prioritization based on port or service type
Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-through
Administer and Upgrade the Router Remotely over the Internet
Configurable as a DHCP Server on Your Network
Advanced Security Management Function for Port Filtering, MAC Address Filtering, and DMZ Hosting
Automatically Detects Straight or Cross-over Cable

Minimum Requirements

Broadband connection and Cable/DSL modem
TCP/IP Protocol
CD-ROM Drive
Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 6 for web-based configuration
Network adapter
Network cable

Price Around : $50

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